Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp

Here’s a rich, savory, and quick-to-make recipe for Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp—perfect over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.

🍤 Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp

🧄 Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter (for searing shrimp)

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter

• 5 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter option)

• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

• 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Season & Sear Shrimp

   • Pat shrimp dry. Season with salt and pepper.

   • Heat olive oil or 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

   • Cook shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through. Remove and set aside.

2. Make Garlic Butter Base

   • In the same skillet, lower heat to medium. Add 4 tbsp butter and minced garlic.

   • Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant (don’t brown the garlic).

3. Create the Cream Sauce

   • Pour in the cream. Bring to a gentle simmer.

   • Stir in Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes (if using).

   • Simmer 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.

4. Add Shrimp Back

   • Return shrimp to skillet. Stir in lemon juice.

   • Simmer 1 more minute, just to coat shrimp and heat through.

5. Garnish & Serve

   • Sprinkle with fresh parsley.

   • Serve hot over pasta, rice, or with warm crusty bread.

🔄 Optional Add-ins:

• Spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for added flavor and color.

• White wine (1/4 cup) in place of some cream for a sharper flavor.